Arts Wisconsin's history and accomplishments
Our supporters
Member benefits
Special membership partnerships
Who should join?
Support Arts Wisconsin's Future Fund endowment
Shop the Arts to show you are an arts activist!

Arts Wisconsin provides a wealth of arts management expertise, innovative ideas, essential connections, and statewide resources to its members and constituents in every corner of Wisconsin. We speak up -- comprehensively and creatively -- for the infinite variety of arts, culture and heritage in every corner of our state. Our members and supporters know that arts and culture are important in creating quality of life for everyone in Wisconsin.

We make sure decision and policy makers -- local, state and national -- are aware of the value of arts and culture to our communities, our schools and our lives.

You can help make sure public policy is favorable to arts and culture in Wisconsin. Become a member of Arts Wisconsin to be connected and informed, and to speak out for the arts in your community and across the state!

Learn more about our dedicated Board of Directors.

We greatly appreciate the generous support and participation from our:

Member Benefits:

Activism, promotional and visibility services:

• Annual Arts Dayand Arts Legislative Breakfast at the State Capitol (end of February/beginning of March)
• Legislative Action Center -- easy e-advocacy for the arts
• Ongoing advocacy for the arts at the State Capitol and throughout Wisconsin
• FYI email bi-monthly newsletters
• Special action alerts on an as-needed basis
• www.artswisconsin.org -- up to date information and resources on the web, and THE portal for local-to-global information for arts, non-profit, entrepreneurial, and community arts links, articles and consultants
• Arts Activist Resource Handbook on advocacy and legislative issues
• Community Arts Development Awards, recognizing outstanding committment to the arts in Wisconsin

Professional development and leadership services:

• Low-cost, professional technical assistance and advising services through the ArtsPeers Advisory Network
• Training and technical assistance through Arts Wisconsin's On the Road workshops
• Affordable health care options: Members of Arts Wisconsin can join Fractured Atlas, a national non-profit organization that provides services and support to artists and arts organizations. Fractured Atlas can’t solve America’s health care crisis single-handedly, but members have access to affordable, appropriate healthcare options. The options available vary by state. Click here for information about Wisconsin health care options.
• Emerging Leaders Network-connections for young arts leaders in the arts
• Rural Arts Management Institute - hands-on, pro-active training and educatin for rural arts leaders
• Community Meetings on the Arts
• Speakers' Bureau on arts and community issues
• Networks, partnerships, information, and alliances
• Wisconsin Local Arts Directory -- the only online searchable database of Wisconsin's local arts organizations
• Essential community arts and development publications -- special discounts for Arts Wisconsin members!
• Wisconsin Lawyers for the Arts
• Access to Arts Wisconsin's extensive Resource Files and Library
• Information & referrals by mail, phone, fax & e-mail
• Scholarship assistance to Arts Wisconsin programs and professional development conferences

Special membership partnerships - 10% off - are available for members of:

Who should join?

Arts, Community and Civic Organizations and Agencies: Reflecting the incredible diversity of the arts across Wisconsin, Arts Wisconsin's definition of arts and culture, and of "organization", is broad. Our membership encompasses all-volunteer groups as well as formally incorporated organizations with many paid staff members, as well as economic and community development organizations, chambers of commerce, educational institutions, colleges and universities, and convention and visitors bureaus. Any organization, agency, or institution which supports the integration of arts and culture into community life is encouraged to join.

Individuals: We serve people who believe in, support, and promote the arts in their communities and in the state as a whole. Many individuals and businesses around the state support Arts Wisconsin's mission through their memberships and donations. Individual supporters receive all Arts Wisconsin publications and invitations to all Arts Wisconsin programs. Arts Wisconsin values this broad base of support and welcomes all contributions.

Arts Wisconsin's Future Fund and planned giving
Please consider making a contribution to the Arts Wisconsin Future Fund, our organization's new endowment fund. Your gift will keep on giving over time. And, as the saying goes, “You can’t take it with you,” but you can leave a lasting legacy by remembering Arts Wisconsin in your will. We will be happy to provide details about both options; click here to contact Anne Katz, Executive Director, Arts Wisconsin.